(1)
Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years who,—
in assaulting any person, uses any thing as a weapon; or
while assaulting any person, has any thing with him or her in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it as a weapon.
(2)
Section 202C: inserted, on 28 October 1986, by section 5 of the Crimes Amendment Act (No 2) 1986 (1986 No 71).
Section 202C(2): repealed, on 30 June 2002, by section 164(b) of the Sentencing Act 2002 (2002 No 9).